OSU NUTR 225 Reading Quizzes

What is the general recommendation by the Choose My Plate for the intake of fruit and vegetables?

1/2 (50%) of your plate

Hunger is best described as:

A physiological drive to eat

Body Mass Index is best described as:

A ratio of an individual's body weight to body height.

Appetite is triggered by: Time of day The smell, taste and texture of food Culture All of the above can trigger appetite

All of the above can trigger appetite

The development of all of the following diseases are strongly associated with dietary choices EXCEPT:

Alzheimer's disease

An apple-shaped fat pattern increases a person's risk for: ____. Select all that apply.

Heart disease Type 2 Diabetes

A limitation in using the Body Mass Index is that:

It does not take body composition into account

Which statement is FALSE concerning the field of nutrition?

Nutrition is an ancient science that dates back to the fourteenth century.

What is the term that describes the process in which foods are broken down into their component molecules?

digestion

The amount of energy expended by the body in digesting, absorbing, transporting, metabolizing and storing nutrients is called:

Thermic effect of food

True or false: BMR energy expenditure is happening 24 hours a day, including during exercise.

True

Water-soluble nutrients (carbohydrate, protein, minerals, and some vitamins) enter the 1)_____. Fat-soluble nutrients (lipids and some vitamins) enter the 2)______.

1) portal vein; 2) lymphatic vessel

Mike weights 198 lbs (90kg) and is 6 feet tall (1.83m). what is his BMI?

26.9

Jane consumed a breakfast that contained 85 grams of carbohydrate, 20 grams of protein, and 18 grams of fat. How many kilocalories did Jane eat at breakfast?

582

Calculate the basal metabolic rate (24 hours) for Peggy (her weight is 60kg) Hint: BMR is 1 kcal/kg per hour for men and 0.9 kcal/kg per hour for women

60*0.9*24 1440

George's dinner contains 750 kilocalories. At most, how many kilocalories will George expend in order to process this meal?

75 Kcals

The three components of total energy expenditure include:

Basal metabolic rate, physical activity, and the thermic effect of food

Which of the following is characteristic of an essential nutrient?

Cannot be made in sufficient quantities by the body

Which statement best describes nutrient density?

Consume foods that have the most nutrients for their calories.

________ is/are a set of principles developed by the USDA and the USDHHS to help reduce the risk of developing chronic disease.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

The Choose My Plate has a category for foods that are low nutrient density, what is that term?

Empty calories

Which of the following correctly describes the energy balance equation?

Energy consumed = energy expended

Carbohydrates and proteins are the only nutrients in foods that provide energy.

False

Hunger and appetite are the same thing.

False

Liquids have a higher satiety value than solid foods.

False

Which of the following is not one of the six classes of nutrients?

Fiber

Which of the following is NOT an accessory organ of digestion?

Large intestine

Which of the following statements is false?

Lipids are soluble in water.

Bob eats his breakfast and his GI tract will now begin the process of digesting and absorbing the nutrients from this meal. What is the order in which each of the organs of the GI tract will work to achieve this process?

Mouth: esophagus; stomach: small intestine: large intestine

Peggy has BMI of 19. According to BMI classification, her BMI is considered _____ .

Normal weight

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) were established to refocus nutrient recommendations toward preventing:

Nutrient deficiencies and chronic diseases.

Which of the following is true about vitamins A, D, E, and K?

They are soluble in fat.

Chemical digestion of food begins in the mouth.

True

Joyce's friend has recommended that Joyce take a vitamin C supplement before she undergoes oral surgery. Joyce is concerned about consuming too much of the supplement. Which of the following nutrient standards would assist Joyce in determining the highest amount of the supplement that would be safe for her to consume?

UL (tolerable upper intake level)

Today, wellness is defined as

a multidimensional process including physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

Celiac disease ____ is a complete intolerance for gluten can damage the lining of the small intestine can lead to malabsorption all of the above

all of the above

Which of the following are examples of an inorganic nutrient?

calcium

Does the presence of leptin increase or decrease food intake?

decrease

Gram for gram, which of the following provides the most energy?

fat

Which of the following disorder is due to the bacterium, Helicobacter pylori?

gastric ulcers

Does the presence of ghrelin increase or decrease appetite?

increase

Digestion in the small intestine is aided by secretions from all of the following organs EXCEPT the

kidneys

Which factors decrease basal metabolic rate? Select all that apply.

lower height female gender older age

Which element makes protein different from carbohydrate and fat?

nitrogen

The primary function of the large intestine is to

prepare unabsorbed food residue for excretion

Consuming the recommended number of servings from each of the food groups of MyPlate should help you attain a proper balance of nutrients.

true

Which of the following is NOT a macronutrient?

vitamins

Basal metabolic functions include all of the following EXCEPT

walking up stairs

Which compound is involved in digestion in the stomach?

pepsin

The majority of absorption takes place in ______.

small intestine

The majority of digestion takes place in ______.

small intestine

The thrifty gene theory suggests that:____ .

some people possess a gene that causes them to expend less energy than other people